Certificate in Preparation for Higher Education

Have attended secondary (high school) education in their home country.

Need to complete an international foundation year (IFY) to qualify for higher education.

Need a programme that prepares them for year 1.

Speak English to a more advanced level that the Certificate in Foundation Studies with Intensive English, perhaps because they went to an English-speaking school, or come from a place where English is widely spoken as a second language.

Would like to get a flavour of a year 1 programme, e.g., by taking an elective in Business, Tourism, Science, Engineering or Computing.

Duration: 1 academic year (2 semesters)

Start Dates: September – June, or January – August each academic year.

Qualification Received: NFQ Level 6 Certificate (60 Credits)

English Entry Requirement: IELTS 4.5 or Grade C in iGCSE/GCSE English (or equivalent in an internationally recognised English exam)